Lee holds a Science Fair early in the Spring.
Grades 3-6 are required to participate. Grades K-2 are welcome to participate.
Students are now allowed to choose from 3 different project formats (below).
Experiment
Science Fair Experiments will continue to follow the requirements from Greater Austin Regional Science and Engineering Fair (GARSEF).The Elementary Division Handbook includes important information, guidelines, requirements and prohibited projects.
Report
Students will research a Science related topic chosen by the
student. They will write/type a minimum of 2 pages on this topic including a works cited resource page.
Model or
Demonstration w/ Paper or Media
(Not part of the Greater Austin Regional Science and Engineering
Fair)
Students will create a three dimensional model by hand or produce a media-based presentation of a Science related topic of their choosing. They will also write a one page report or media presentation (if age appropriate) describing how they made the model, how it works, what it represents, and why they chose to create it.
Students from 3-6 grade will present their project to volunteers with a background in science or engineering.
If students choose the Experiment, they may elect to participate in the Austin Energy Regional Science Fair. The top three projects from each grade will be chosen to represent Lee Elementary.
All projects receive a review by judges and are awarded a ribbon. There is an evening viewing opportunity.
In the weeks leading up to the science fair students are invited to Science Fair Saturdays, which is an opportunity to come to school and get help on your science fair project.